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Special Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Shredded zucchini and bottled Italian salad dressing give such yummy flavor to the cheese filling in this pasta bake that guests will never miss the meat. "It's the perfect size for a small gathering," informs Lisa Otis of Drain, Oregon.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.YIELD:7 servings

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells

2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 egg, lightly beaten

3/4 cup sour cream

1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing

1/2 cup shredded zucchini

1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce

Directions

1.Cook manicotti according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the egg, sour cream, salad dressing and zucchini.